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Nixie Tube Clock

1950s tech gets a modern-day makeover with this timepiece that emits an instantly recognizable amber glow.

$225.00

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Long before LCDs and vacuum fluorescents dominated the market, the Nixie tube was a common sight in military facilities, research laboratories, and telephone switchboards around the globe. The popularity of these illuminating relics comes from their instantly recognizable amber glow. Now you can showcase this conversation-starting aesthetic 60 years after its introduction.

  • Clock features four old-stock Nixie IN 12 tubes (each is over 30 years old) in a handmade walnut hardwood enclosure.
  • Unlike its predecessors, each tube is easily replaceable without soldering or wiring.
  • No high-voltage power source needed here—these tubes are kept glowing with modern electronics thanks to an included wall adaptor.
  • Toggle to switch the amber backlight on or off.
  • 12- or 24-hour operation modes available.
  • 5.5L x 3W x 3H.
  • Handmade in Massachusetts.


Uncommon Knowledge: The word Nixie is said to be an abbreviation (or possibly a backronym) of NIX 1, short for Numeric Indicator eXperimental No. 1.

This item ships directly from the maker. If you order today your item will ship no later than 12/9/2024.

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Made from

circuit board, maple hardwood, walnut hardwood, in12 nixie tubes

Measurements

5.5" L x 3" W x 3" H

Care

Unplug and clean with damp cloth.

Item ID

59316

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